Hardship Calculator

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Gross Hardship Distribution:

Federal Tax Withholding:

20%

Massachusetts State Withholding:

5.3%

Net Payment to You:

Federal Penalty Due at Tax Time:

10%

In general, you may take a Hardship Distribution from your plan. If your plan allows loans, you must use the loan feature before you request a Hardship Distribution.

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In order to request a Hardship Distribution you must provide documentation of one of the following financial hardships.

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1.

Home Purchase

2.

Foreclosure/Eviction

3.

Healthcare

4.

Education

5.

Funeral Expenses

6.

Expenses for the repair of damage to principal residence

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Currently, all distributions from retirement plans are subject to taxes and, if you are younger than 59 ½, penalties.

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These are only general rules, your plan will have specific rules concerning loans. An SPD will be provided to show you the exact rules pertaining to your plan. Request an SPD

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  • If you submit your hardship request you will be charged a $75.00 hardship application fee. Please do not submit your request unless you are absolutely ready to take a loan.Thank you.

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Beacon Benefits, Inc. will process your request for either the amount requested or the maximum allowed, if less than your request.

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Please remember your employer must authorize any plan distribution.

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Please remember to provide documentation of your hardship when you submit your forms.

Beacon Benefits, Inc.

205B Willow Street • South Hamilton, MA 01982

p: (978) 468-1555 • f: (978) 468-2221 • info@beacon-benefits.com